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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.87, 314.34 and 165.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.87, 314.34 and 165.60 is: 228.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.87 : 314.34 = 165.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.87/314.34 = 165.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.87x = 314.34 × 165.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.87x = 52,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054.70/227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.44

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